Adhesives (tape runner and/or double sided tape), Glue dots, Scissors, Ruler, and a Bone folder.I may have a couple of tape runners and a couple of double sided tape dispensers for purchase @ $1.25, in case you need to purchase one. (A note about the tape runners: it could last one card night or more. So, be prepared with extra adhesive. It depends on how much you use on each card. I generally apply adhesive to the corners only, and if the piece is long, I add a bit more to the middle part.)

*Please, pre-pay the non-refundable $5 class materials fee.

**If you sign up for a class and cannot come, you must find a stamp buddy to stamp your cards for you. ***Due to time constraints and scheduling availability for myself and those involved, there will not be any more make up classes. Thank you for understanding.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

We had fun yesterday and last night making cards, didn't we? I try to make it easy on you to create your cards. So, as we progress in creating cards and exercising our brains with techniques, centering and such, here are a couple of DO's and DON'T's:

DON'T: Use glue sticks---I noticed that it just causes frustration. I only have them as a last resort if someone doesn't bring adhesive.

DO: make the investment of good adhesive or you can buy it from me (but I am probably NOT going to buy the $1.25 tape runner any more since many of you found that it didn't last long. I will look at tape runners from JoAnn's in the future. I will have to figure out the cost and get back to you if you go this route.)

The following are images of types of adhesives which I recommend for creating cards. The different types are for different card creating purposes. Hence, bring at least two different kinds of adhesives, i.e., double sided tape and glue dots or dot roller and red liner tape. (I advocate that you bring a little card kit with you that includes: adhesives, scissors, ruler and bone folder to make creating cards fun, efficient and MORE pleasant.)

Live well, stamp much, create often. May you live long and receive many compliments on your cards!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Hello there, Stampin' Sisters! Card choices featured in September are:

birthday, thank you , sympathy and blank. You may sign up to make7cards!

We will meet on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at my place. In an attempt to streamline the class, I would like to havethree time slots: 1) 10-11:15 AM

2) 7-8:15 PM

3) 8:15-9:30 pm

with 5-7 people per time slot. I do my best to design the cards to optimally be made in 6 minutes or less per card. When you look at the cards, note that I added some notes on how to make the card. Bolded words under the card image denote the technique used.*Note: patterned paper will vary.

Oh, please, bring: Adhesives (like tape runner and/or double sided tape), scissors, and a bone folder.I may have a couple of tape runners and a couple of double sided tape dispensers for purchase @ $1.25, in case you need to purchase one. (A note about the tape runners: it could last one card night or more. It depends on how much you use on each card. I generally apply adhesive to the corners only, and if the piece is long, I add a bit more to the middle part.) Please, pre-pay the $5 class materials fee. : )

***Types of really helpful adhesives: tape runner, double sided tape, red liner tape, glue dots, herma fix, and clear glue sticks.** If it turns out that you can't make your cards, please try to find a stamp buddy to help you stamp your cards and assemble, too, if you choose. *Occasionally, I hold a second or make-up card class determined on an "as needed" basis.

I enjoy leading the card class and love to see your creativity, smiles and friendship blooming!

stamp light colors first; stamp off yellow leaf in center first

sponge orange ink for background; stamp bird, then punch out in circle

water color look with Two step stamping; color and petals don't need to match up; stamp the sentiment, stamp on the branches, then punch out with wide oval punch; glue dots or red liner tape helpful with ribbon or lace

stamp background, then use modern label punch for stem. Adhere to card, then add ovals to make pumpkin. Add hemp tie with a glue dot.

Use embossing folder and white crayon (crayon resist) to create spider web. Use brayer in orange ink to apply color. Stamp the image and water color with aqua pen and water color crayons.

To stamp the balloons, use the balloon mask provided, then add sentiment

Use small red brayer on kaleidacolor ink pad to make background. Only use the green on the bottom of card. Stamp owl on gray, punch out with owl punch. Stamp treat bag onto only orange card stock, and cut out by hand. Cut out pre-traced tree. Punch out large circle for moon. Adhere moon, then tree, then owl.

Ink up the jumbo wheel 3-4 times in pumpkin pie ink and then roll stamp onto card stock. Using a narrow strip of natural card stock, gently tear down the middle to make a natural frame for your word strip.

Using chocolate chip ink, stamp the middle leaf first, then the two side leaves. Using the appropriately marked sponge, sponge on ink colors: morning marigold, purely pomegranate and soft suede. Opt: punch out the double dotted border in more mustard card stock.